Logistics+of+the+Project


 * __Logistics:__**
 * 3 Classes of 24 students
 * 4 “Investigation” Groups of Students in each class:
 * Event Investigation Group
 * People and Places Investigation Group
 * Feelings Investigation Group
 * Typical Graduation Songs Elements Group
 * 6 Jobs in each Group:
 * Leader/Presenter
 * Interviewer
 * Scribe #1 (writes down information for interviewer)
 * Researcher
 * Scribe #2 (writes down information for researcher)
 * Compiler (creates presentation)
 * All 3 classes will collaborate to create a Verse-Refrain Song with 2 verses
 * Each class will write one portion of the song (either the chorus, verse 1, or verse 2)
 * Students will blog/journal/tweet about their experience once a month (for a total of 6 entries)
 * Students will turn in a portfolio of their work
 * The unit will take place over the course of 20 lessons (2nd marking period)
 * The unit includes:
 * Researching and analyzing the topic of graduation songs and feelings
 * Journaling thoughts and feelings
 * Interviewing specialists and peers
 * Creating and Performing a song